dogpet

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dogpet is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by dogpet and was released on December 28, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Dogpet" is a unique game where you play as floating hands, petting dogs on a green meadow to earn points. Use these points to buy more dogs and avoid getting thrown off the map by your own excitement. The game features three music tracks for a relaxing experience. In this game, the joy of petting dogs is the main focus, providing a calming and entertaining gameplay.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and immersive, creating a beautiful visual experience.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, allowing players to pet and spawn an endless number of dogs.
The game is described as life-changing and a unique experience that brings joy to players.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth after a while.
Some players experienced performance issues, such as lag when spawning too many dogs.
There are requests for more content and features, indicating a desire for additional gameplay elements.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
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The gameplay of the game is described as immersive and fun, with a strong core loop that many players find entertaining despite some repetitive elements. However, there are criticisms regarding the design and balance, as the mechanics can become trivial and lack challenge over time. Overall, while the gameplay is praised for its enjoyment, it also faces scrutiny for its design flaws and difficulty scaling.
- “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game. The story is thrilling and the game graphically looks gorgeous. I recommend you to play this game; trust me, it'll change your life for the better.”
- “Gameplay, 10/10. Mechanics, 10/10. This game, no that is not the appropriate word, this experience known as dogpet is the greatest thing I've ever played.”
- “Not the best design with the map, the hands, and the 'dogs', but the gameplay is really fun and entertaining!”
- “Each successive game has layered on a slate of new mechanics to wrangle and, more recently, increasingly absurd and bloated mechanics to try and spice up a system that fundamentally remained unchanged.”
- “Gameplay while repetitive is still fun.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players praising it as a thrilling and engaging experience that stands out among other titles, while others note that it follows a traditional turn-based RPG format centered around a young protagonist. Overall, many reviewers highlight the depth and emotional resonance of the narrative, considering it a significant strength of the game.
- “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game. The story is thrilling, and the game graphically looks gorgeous. I recommend you play this game; trust me, it'll change your life for the better.”
- “This amazing story keeps the player engaged and focused, and serves to reinforce that Dogpet has a story like no other.”
- “The best story game I have ever played. I don't really like a lot of games I own, but this holds the honor of being the only game I actually enjoy that somehow keeps me coming back, yearning to continue on with the story. It's clear how much soul is in this game by one look at it.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ no story”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised as stunning and immaculate, often described as the best seen in any game, even surpassing next-gen titles. Reviewers highlight the beautiful aesthetics and immersive visuals that enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “This game is so beautiful and the graphics are immaculate.”
- “Better graphics than any next-gen PS5 game.”
- “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game, the story is thrilling and the game graphically looks gorgeous.”
- “The graphics and stuff just fit so well and it's so cute.”
- “This game, no that is not the appropriate word, this experience known as dogpet is the greatest thing I've ever played, to keep it simple I will split it up into categories; story, gameplay, graphics and conclusion.”
- “Better graphics than any next gen PS5 game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and unexpected glitches, such as the hand flying glitch, which players find both amusing and beneficial. Users appreciate the game's potential for meme creation and its overall ridiculousness, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “Please keep the hand flying glitch; it is so funny and life-saving when your dogs push you off the land and you can fly to safety.”
- “This might not be the best game, but it is awesome for memes and looks pretty funny. Plus, if more people like it, the dev might update the game.”
- “This game is so stupid that it's absolutely hilarious.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players overwhelmingly agree that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time that feels akin to needing a second life to manage it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's soundtrack is widely praised as a standout feature, described as an amazing and inspiring orchestral score that perfectly complements the game's aesthetic and enhances the overall immersive experience. Reviewers consider it one of the best soundtracks they've encountered, significantly contributing to the game's appeal.
- “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game. The story is thrilling, and the game graphically looks gorgeous. I recommend you play this game; trust me, it'll change your life for the better.”
- “The music is the greatest OST I've ever heard; it was inspiring how amazing it was.”
- “Music is very good.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience of the game deeply moving, with some expressing a desire to cry due to its beauty. The game enhances emotional engagement by allowing players to interact with the environment and creatures in a more varied and meaningful way compared to previous titles.
- “It is so beautiful I want to cry.”
- “Dogpet wander the overworld as they did in Let's Go and Sword and Shield's wild area, but instead of touching them to start every fight, here you have a buffet of options for how to approach each encounter.”